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OCA Alliance Member FBT Expands AES70 Portfolio
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OCA Alliance Member FBT Expands AES70 Portfolio

Italian professional audio manufacturer FBT has debuted a host of new products that highlight the benefits and advantages of the AES70 standard. A long-term OCA Alliance member, FBT created the INFINITO system management software to leverage the AES70 platform, and its AES70 product portfolio has now expanded to include powered loudspeakers, control software and, new for 2023, the new MIURA Series of DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers.
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Amadeus Designs Custom Column Speaker Array for Festival d'Avignon
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Amadeus Designs Custom Column Speaker Array for Festival d'Avignon

The Festival d'Avignon, one of the world's most important international events for contemporary performing arts, has chosen Holophonix and Amadeus to re-equip the prestigious main presentation area at the Festival, the Courtyard of Honor at the Palace of the Popes. The two French companies have delivered new hardware and software technology supporting the live performances including the soon to be released "Colonnes d’Avignon" (Avignon Columns' speaker array).
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc 4.0 Advanced Noise Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Events
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc 4.0 Advanced Noise Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Events

d&b audiotechnik announced the availability of NoizCalc 4.0 software, the latest version of its advanced simulation tool designed to accurately predict noise arising from outdoor events equipped with d&b systems. NoizCalc allows the user to identify, at the design stage, any potential noise issues – the advantage being that these can then be dealt with proactively, in advance of the production being setup.
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Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro
by Joao Martins

Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro

Apple "dropped" the new Beats Studio Pro, the next generation of the iconic, bestselling over-ear headphones that inspired the acquisition of the brand for a record 3 billion USD. Since none of the original "cultural icons" remain associated with the brand, Apple designed the new product in partnership with British design studio Samuel Ross & SR_A. And obviously, the Apple engineering team added all the cutting-edge technology that the Beats Studio Pro 2023 edition require to actually stand-out in today's extremely competitive landscape.
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SubZone Subwoofer Placement Optimizer App Now Available
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SubZone Subwoofer Placement Optimizer App Now Available

British start-up Sonic Baume has launched SubZone – a mobile app that finds the optimum position for a subwoofer in the room using acoustic simulation. Once the user enters some simple details about the room and listening position, the app predicts the effect of room modes for every possible position of the subwoofer. It then presents a heatmap of the room showing where the user should aim to put the subwoofer, and where to avoid placing it.
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White House Announces New United States Cybersecurity Label for Connected Devices
by Joao Martins

White House Announces New United States Cybersecurity Label for Connected Devices

The White House, in partnership with the National Security Council and the Federal Communications Commission, unveiled full details about their US Cybersecurity Labeling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT)-connected devices security. The Connectivity Standards Alliance and Consumer Technology Association are promoting the initiative, which will help consumers shop with confidence by giving them an objective way to find connected devices with a baseline level of security.
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Neckband's Not Dead. Beyerdynamic Introduces Blue BYRD ANC In-Earphones
by Joao Martins

Neckband's Not Dead. Beyerdynamic Introduces Blue BYRD ANC In-Earphones

Beyerdynamic launched Blue BYRD ANC, the company’s second generation in-earphones now with active noise cancelation (ANC) and superior sound personalization. This once again a neckband design that the German brand believes still has its market in the age of true wireless, with the design allowing for superior 14 hours of battery life and fast Bluetooth pairing. A new standard "on-the-go" for those who don't mind the wires?
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Powersoft Expands Footprint in China
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Powersoft Expands Footprint in China

A new office in Beijing, bolstered by the appointment of solutions engineer Miao Wang, signal Powersoft’s growing ambitions in the important Chinese market. Wang, who will host the highly anticipated Chinese launch of the UNICA platform at InfoComm China (19–21 July), is the latest hire for Powersoft’s local operation, which recently relocated to the national capital from its previous office in Shenzhen. He will report directly to Abbu Hu, Powersoft’s chief representative officer in China.
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AudioTelligence Expands Assistive Tech Options with Earbud Assistive Listening Case
by Joao Martins

AudioTelligence Expands Assistive Tech Options with Earbud Assistive Listening Case

British company AudioTelligence has announced a new product concept which integrates assistive listening technology into an earbud charging case. Following previous approaches in this direction, with dedicated microphone devices and smartphone integrations, the company is now offering a more attractive option for manufacturers and consumers. The combination of hearing technology with earbud charging provides manufacturers with a comprehensive all-in-one solution for individuals with hearing impairments as well as for anyone who needs to hear clearly in noise.
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Frontier Smart Technologies Introduces New All-in-One Cost Optimized Smart Radio Solution
by Joao Martins

Frontier Smart Technologies Introduces New All-in-One Cost Optimized Smart Radio Solution

Frontier Smart Technologies, the leading platform provider in technologies for digital DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio solutions, launched its latest FS2260 Magic X module. This next generation SmartRadio (sometimes called hybrid radio) module combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity, with Frontier's DAB/DAB+ technology offering a comprehensive platform for brands and manufacturers. Magic X also supports Internet radio, podcasts, and comes with an Android/iOS user-control app.
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